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Cuba is a fascinating island that has been largely forbidden to American travelers for decades, yet it remains one of the most popular destinations for international visitors. Cuban music and culture are deeply rooted in the rich history of Latin America, with Cuba’s own unique contributions making them all the more intriguing. Salsa Blanca has been dedicated to teaching about Cuba for over 25 years, and we hope you enjoy our articles on this iconic destination as well.

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The Latest From Salsa Blanca

Masters Class – Jose Luis Quintana “Changuito”

This was a masters class seminar at La ENA in Havana Cuba. It features:Changuito - PercussionCarlos Del Puerto - BassPupy Pedroso - Piano It is long, and no there is no video, this...

Cuban Masters Class – Chucho Valdes

Another archive from DAT, sorry, no video, but a great lecture. This was from 1995 and recorded at La ENA in Havana Cuba. Enjoy this piece of Cuban music history....

Sad Day For Cuban Music

Juan Formell Most of you probably heard, but in case you didn’t, Juan Formell died yesterday. He was the founder of Los Van Van and an innovator in Cuban music...

Enid Rosales and the Cuban Tres

I read an interesting article on cubanow.net interviewing Enid Rosales, one of the new wave of tres players in Cuba. She talks about using the Cuban tres in areas beyond traditional Cuban...

Tumba Francesa Presentation

I just ran across a very interesting presentation on Tumba Francesa. It was given by Mirta Gomez at the beginning of the year for the Library of Congress. It was...

Interview – Charangoa

This interview with Orquesta Charangoa’s Fay Roberts took place in July 2011 You can download the album here: Lo Que Quiero es Charangoa or on iTunes Orquesta Charangoa Podcast Interview with Fay Roberts...

Arsenio Rodriguez – Cuban Music Maestro

Arsenio Rodríguez is arguably one of the most influential composers and musicians of popular Cuban music, is being commemorated for his 100th birthday. Rodríguez had a quite varied life and lived in...

New Book About Joseito Fernadez Released

Most people know what is arguably the most famous Cuban song ever written, but do they know the composer? The song is Guantanamera, and the composer was Joseito Fernandez. Ask...
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